fixed morgage rates
With interest rates rising for the first time in a long time, what will this mean for those with mortgages, especially borrowers who haven't experienced rising interest rates before?
10th Nov 21, 3:13pm
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With interest rates rising for the first time in a long time, what will this mean for those with mortgages, especially borrowers who haven't experienced rising interest rates before?
Despite floating rate cuts, the very long end of the fixed interest rate home loan market is springing to life. David Chaston examines what is behind the surge in popularity
22nd Jun 15, 6:32am
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Despite floating rate cuts, the very long end of the fixed interest rate home loan market is springing to life. David Chaston examines what is behind the surge in popularity
David Chaston finds that few home loan borrowers need to face the fix-or-float issue - there are more important matters to figure out
8th Jun 15, 3:02pm
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David Chaston finds that few home loan borrowers need to face the fix-or-float issue - there are more important matters to figure out
Margins between banks' carded fixed-term mortgage rates and swap rates drop to five-year low
9th Dec 13, 4:04pm
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Margins between banks' carded fixed-term mortgage rates and swap rates drop to five-year low
Westpac cuts standard floating mortgage rate to 5.64% for borrowers with less than 80% LVR
9th Dec 13, 9:58am
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Westpac cuts standard floating mortgage rate to 5.64% for borrowers with less than 80% LVR
Eighteen month fixed mortgage term set at 5.40%, close to best in market; requires LVR of below 80%
5th Nov 13, 5:37pm
Eighteen month fixed mortgage term set at 5.40%, close to best in market; requires LVR of below 80%
BNZ raises all fixed mortgage rates for terms of 3 to 7 years aligning them with rivals, despite declining wholesale rate pressure
27th Sep 13, 8:38am
BNZ raises all fixed mortgage rates for terms of 3 to 7 years aligning them with rivals, despite declining wholesale rate pressure
Hot one year special withdrawn, replaced by 3 year fixed special; focus on loans to clients with at least 20% equity
20th Sep 13, 12:19pm
Hot one year special withdrawn, replaced by 3 year fixed special; focus on loans to clients with at least 20% equity
HSBC claims lowest one-year mortgage rate on the market; raises longer term rates
10th Sep 13, 2:59pm
HSBC claims lowest one-year mortgage rate on the market; raises longer term rates
New lower Classic rate now the lowest 18 month offer in the market
Mortgage specials testing the limits of what is commercially sustainable; banks on back foot
30th May 13, 5:27am
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Mortgage specials testing the limits of what is commercially sustainable; banks on back foot
Westpac launches market leading two-year fixed mortgage rate with strings attached
22nd Jan 13, 6:44am
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Westpac launches market leading two-year fixed mortgage rate with strings attached
Westpac fixed rates brought into line with main rivals for 6mth and 1yr terms
18th Jan 13, 4:59pm
Westpac fixed rates brought into line with main rivals for 6mth and 1yr terms
The mortgage market may see many borrowers on floating rates decide to fix in 2013 to take advantage of lower interest rates
14th Jan 13, 5:24am
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The mortgage market may see many borrowers on floating rates decide to fix in 2013 to take advantage of lower interest rates
Fixed rate mortgages below 5% are about to disappear from the market
BNZ has effectively raised mortgage rates for short-term fixed periods by withdrawing 'special' offers and reverting to standard rates
29th Nov 12, 9:08am
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BNZ has effectively raised mortgage rates for short-term fixed periods by withdrawing 'special' offers and reverting to standard rates
Westpac gives up its market-leading one year fixed rate position by withdrawing its 4.99% special
10th Sep 12, 6:05pm
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Westpac gives up its market-leading one year fixed rate position by withdrawing its 4.99% special